Smurftastic! That was naturally my first thought at spotting these Smurf cookies, what with the Smurfs being part of my Saturday morning cartoon repertoire back in the early ’80s. Even more Smurfy? A tutorial on how to make them. Find … Read More...
Pretzel Rod Flag
I’m not even overly patriotic and I just adore this idea and image: pretzel rod American flags, perfect for July 4th. And they look so easy to recreate. Find them HERE at Poca Cosa.
Tutorial: Super Simple Summer Skirt from lightweight jersey
Cheri from I Am Momma, Hear Me Roar shows how to make her Super Simple Summer Skirt from a lightweight jersey knit. Pair it with a basic tee for a nice summer outfit that’s also comfortable in the warm weather. … Read More...
Winner of the Princess Lasertron Felt Flower Fascinator Headband online class
Our giveaway of the Felt Flower Fascinator Headband online class with Princess Lasertron ended last week. The winner of the giveaway is….
Commenter #9, Vanessa B, who said:
oh, oh, oh, Ive got a couple events coming up this summer … Read More...
Tutorial: Father’s Day necktie key rings
Amy from Positively Splendid shows how to make super cute Father’s Day necktie key ring. She was inspiredy by the Whimsical Keychains that Jess from Craftiness Is Not Optional recently showed how to make. The basic process is the same, … Read More...
Tutorial: Tied Maternity Top Refashion
Jessica from Happy Together guest blogs at DIY Maternity with a tutorial showing how to make her Tied Maternity Top out of a thrifted dress. Though the original dress looks frumpy, a bit of cutting and sewing and elastic thread … Read More...
Tutorial: Easy baby bibs
Melissa from Honey Scrap shows how to make a simple baby bib. They’re quick to make, and easy, too. The backing is made from a towel for absorbancy, and the top layer is made from a fun cotton print for … Read More...
Tutorial: Peek-a-boo Lace T-shirt Refashion
Melanie from Crafty Cupboard guest blogs at Craftaholics Anonymous with a tutorial showing how to make her Peek-a-boo Lace T-shirt Refashion. She replaces the top 2 inches of the shirt with a lace panel. It adds femininity, but because it … Read More...
Free Father’s Day Printable | Daddy We Love You
This is one of a set of free Father’s Day printables available from Amy at Positively Splendid. The set includes images that say Papa, we love you… Grandad, we love you….. and more. Amy also shows how she used … Read More...
New Release: Emerald Faeries Stamps
If you’ve read this blog for any length of time you’ve probably figured out I have a thing for fairies:) There is an adorable new stamp company out of Australia called Emerald Faeries and I’m in love with these designs! … Read More...
EASY ROSETTES
Oh, I just love these simple rosettes!
http://craftionary.blogspot.com/2011/06/make-yarn-rosettes-tutorial.html
Imagine all the ways you can incorporate these into your crochet! Well, you don’t have to actually imagine as Hani shows you several different ideas to get you started.
I love the … Read More...
Free SVG File | Father’s Day Ties
This free set of Father’s Day SVG files comes to you compliments of Shery K Designs. The zip folder includes
-1 svg tie
-3 digi stamps
-1 printable 4×4 inch card
-6 clipart ties
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Free Digital Kit | “New Do” from Peppermint Creative
This digital scrapbooking kit from Peppermint Creative is free for the limited time only. The kit, entitled New Do, is great for those First Haircut layouts as well as for pages about a new hairstyle. Click here to go to … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Rachel Then & Now
Rachel Then & Now by kahoogstad
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Bead Making Tutorials from Frit Happens!!
Tutorial time!! I love passing this kind of information on to you guys. There is a whole blog page of tutorials from Frit Happens. You can even watch a video. You’ll learn about using murrinis and cutting glass with … Read More...
Convert Electric Chandelier Into Candle Chandelier
Jacqueline from Bellingham, MA shared this fantastic candle chandelier conversion project at Decorating Ideas Made Easy.
I really admire people who can create attractive and/or functioning things out of trash and she did a wonderful job with this. I’ve seen … Read More...
Tutorial: Printing on fabric
Karen from Quilts Etc shows how she prepares fabric to go through a printer and receive ink that will not wash out. An essential step is to use Bubble Jet Set 2000. Go to the tutorial.
Tutorial: Easy headband with rolled fabric rosettes
Destri from The Mother Huddle shows how to make an easy fabric headband. It’s embellished with a rolled fabric rosette, as well as smaller blooms made from knotted t-shirt knit. It’s soooo cute! Get the tutorial. (You’ll need to … Read More...
Tutorial: Car organizer for the front or back seat
Sew4Home shows how to make a car caddy to keep things organized on long trips (or on errand running around town). It hangs from the headrest of the front seats. You can hang it so it faces the back seat … Read More...
Craft Show checklist
Jen from Indie Fixx shares what to bring to an outdoor craft show. It’s lengthy, at 61 items. Go to the checklist.